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Pauline Kolesky Obituary
Pauline Kolesky was born on February 7, 1942, the daughter of Frances (Mammen) and Laurence Schott, Dixon, IL. Pauline graduated from Dixon High School (1960) and Swedish American Hospital School of Nursing (1963). She married Raymond A. Kolesky on September 8, 1963. He preceded her in death on May 3, 1998. She was an active member of New Milford United Methodist Church and especially loved teaching children's Sunday School and singing in the choir. She was a 4-H leader of the Rockfordettes 4-H Club for 15 years. Her nursing career served her well for 44 years. She was a nurse at Swedish American Hospital, a nurse for Dr. Victor Spear for almost 20 years, a nurse for Dr. Craig Rogers, an industrial nurse for Ingersoll Milling and Barber Coleman. Pauline retired in 2007 from Swedish American Member Services Coding Department. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and traveling. Survived by mother, Frances Schott, Dixon, daughter Dawn (Chad) Empereur, Roscoe and grandchildren: Sean, Michaela and Lucas, sisters Beverly (Paul) Wiemken and Carolyn Dystrup and brothers, Gary Schott and Philip (Sandy) Schott, and many special cousins, nieces and nephews including Tina Hencey and Greg Langham along with many wonderful friends: Nancy Hillman, Sharon and Curt Bliss, Lori Froehlich, Ann Thompson, Janice Couch, Marilyn Peterson, Marilyn Klotz, Mary Ann Strote, Mary Lou Nyman, Joanne Broege, Pam Gagliano, to name but a few. Preceded in death by her father, husband and daughter, Kimberly Lynn Kolesky, cousins, Sherrie Langham, Michael Langham, Steven Langham, sisters-in-law, Betty Seymour, Mary Schott, brothers-in-law, Ralph Kolesky, Andrew Dystrup, aunt, Jeanne Zarr, uncles, Gilbert Zarr, Ray Mammen, Lloyd Schott. The family extends many thanks to all who assisted Pauline during her illness including, Dr. Samuel Andrews, Dr. Nameer Mardini and Dr. Peter Phelan.
Memorial Service to celebrate Pauline's life will be 11:00 am Saturday March 19, 2016 at New Milford United Methodist Church. Inurnment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens on Saturday at 2:30 pm. Please direct memorials to the church. Condolences may be sent to www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com.
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Judy Mosher
March 21, 2016
Dawn (and your whole family)...my deepest condolences to all of you.
Peggy Sawdey
March 21, 2016
Such a kind and caring person. Always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone.
Shirley Smith
March 18, 2016
Pauline was a good neighbor and friend to us during our 13 years living across the street from her in Rockford. She was a good wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, member of her church, and member of our community. In fact, good is not an appropriate word for all Pauline offered and did. She was a great person and we will all miss her tremendously.
Melissa Kotrba
March 18, 2016
Pauline was very special in so many ways. I found her to be kind, patient, generous, and never held a grudge. She is someone who set a good example for the rest of us. She will be missed, but NEVER forgotten for each person who knew her will carry part of her with them and will be a better person for it.
March 18, 2016
I shall always smile when I think of how much joy and faith u spread to. So many people. May u b happy with your loved ones . Thanks for being my friend all these years.
-Patricia Walter
March 18, 2016
When I retired after 260,000 patient visits, I always had the feeling that my patients would miss Pauline more than they would miss me.
Victor I. Spear M.D.
Chad Empereur
March 17, 2016
A wonderful woman that always put everyone else first. She lit up whatever room she was in. You will never meet a more loving and caring person. I cannot imagine a better mother-in-law. She will be missed by everyone she knew. Hopefully, in remembrance of her, we can all aspire to be a bit better ourselves.
Carol Butterbaugh Pyle
March 17, 2016
Memories of Pauline from Sugar Grove School in Dixon and our rural beginnings of neighborhood families. I send my condolences to the family
Ruthann Love
March 17, 2016
A beautiful spirit and always a smile! You lived life as it should be my friend!!
March 17, 2016
I so enjoyed having Pauline as my 4-H leader. She was always encouraging us to try different projects or harder ones. The club was rather large at the time, but Pauline and Bev kept us on task and made it fun. Pauline even entrusted me to babysit for Dawn and Kim. They were such fun. Pauline was a wonderful person and will be missed. My deepest sympathies.
Kelly (Barlow) Schafer
Marion French
March 17, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Louise Hughes
March 17, 2016
I'll always remember the good times we had in high school. Pauline was always a friend to everyone and will be sorely missed.
Sonia Thorsen
March 17, 2016
One of my fondest memories is sharing a nice visit Pauline over a pot of tea and a plate of cookies. I will dearly miss my good friend and neighbor, may she be singing with the angels.
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